Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Paducah
207 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Paducah belongs to Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other, at $20,800 per year. The highest is $378,880.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $20,800 | 30 | |
| 2 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $23,730 | 30 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $26,350 | 180 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,440 | 190 | |
| 5 | Childcare Workers | $26,800 | 90 | |
| 6 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,030 | 120 | |
| 7 | Food Preparation Workers | $27,210 | 480 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,640 | 1,160 | |
| 9 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $28,010 | 240 | |
| 10 | Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,350 | 40 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $378,880 | 80 |
| Anesthesiologists | $350,260 | 40 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $234,140 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $148,710 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $143,940 | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $134,810 | 130 |
| Sales Managers | $132,660 | 130 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $130,300 | 80 |
| Physician Assistants | $124,990 | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,200 | 110 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $117,840 | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $114,460 | 130 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $113,380 | 110 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $109,890 | 60 |
| Facilities Managers | $106,820 | 50 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $105,460 | 210 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,270 | 80 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,950 | 80 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,330 | 80 |
| Software Developers | $99,260 | 140 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $98,130 | 110 |
| Construction Managers | $97,660 | 90 |
| Managers, All Other | $97,470 | 40 |
| Lawyers | $96,960 | 150 |
| Management Analysts | $96,080 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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